An online platform for learning about cryogenic electron microscopy techniques.
cryoEDU: An online curriculum and software platform for hands-on learning in single-particle cryoEM and cryoET
This study is creating an easy-to-use online program that teaches people how to use advanced imaging techniques called cryoEM and cryoET, so anyone interested in studying tiny particles in biology can learn the skills they need from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10663238 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops an online curriculum and software platform designed to provide hands-on learning experiences in single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) and cryogenic electron tomography (cryoET). It aims to bridge the educational gap for new users by offering comprehensive training materials that cover essential concepts from biochemistry to computational algorithms. The platform will facilitate remote learning, allowing a larger number of practitioners to gain the necessary skills to analyze and interpret cryoEM data effectively. By making this training accessible online, the project seeks to enhance the understanding and application of these advanced imaging techniques in structural biology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include researchers and students in the fields of structural biology, biochemistry, and related disciplines who are looking to enhance their skills in cryoEM and cryoET.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or education related to structural biology or cryoEM techniques may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the training and proficiency of researchers in cryoEM and cryoET, leading to advancements in structural biology.
How similar studies have performed: While there are existing workshops for cryoEM training, this approach of an online educational platform is relatively novel and aims to address the limitations of current training methods.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cianfrocco, Michael — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Cianfrocco, Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.